A damning audit has exposed a gaping hole in Kenya public finances, with KSh 300 billion raised through government bonds over six years nowhere to be found. Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, a vocal critic of government spending, is leading the charge for answers, accusing the National Treasury and Central Bank of Kenya of a monumental…
Kenya’s banking sector has delivered another strong performance in the first nine months of 2025, with the country’s top 10 lenders collectively posting combined net profits of KSh196.3 billion, up from KSh173.2 billion in the same period last year. Eight banks record double-digit growth Despite persistent worries over elevated public debt and occasional global headwinds,…
Kenya electoral body faces a defining moment on Thursday 27 November as voters head to the polls in 24 by-elections across the country, a crucial test that could either rebuild shattered public trust or deepen doubts ahead of the 2027 general election. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission then IEBC, only reconstituted in July, is…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has accused the Kenya Kwanza government of weaponising courts to intimidate youthful protesters and silence critics. The retired judge, who is positioning himself as a presidential contender in 2027, says peaceful demonstrators are routinely charged with fabricated offences meant to cow them. “Young people and activists calling for accountability are…
Safaricom, Kenya dominant telecoms group, on Tuesday opened subscription for the country first-ever tax-free corporate green bond, a landmark KSh15 billion (USD116 million) five-year issue that analysts say could reignite a sleepy local debt market while channelling funds into climate-friendly infrastructure. The bond, which carries a fixed 10.4% coupon, is fully exempt from Kenya standard…
Kenya ruling United Democratic Alliance party has called for an investigation into former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of launching baseless attacks against a top electoral official amid tensions over a local by-election. The party described his claims as sensational and rooted in personal vendetta. The move escalates a bitter feud between Gachagua, who…
Beryl Achieng Odinga, sister to the late Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, died on 25 November 2025 in Nairobi West Hospital after a prolonged illness, the family has announced. She was 78 years old. “It is with a heavy heart, but accepting the will of God, that we announce the sudden passing of Beryl Achieng…
Facing growing internal rebellion barely a month after Raila Odinga’s death, the new Orange Democratic Movement party leader Oburu Oginga has moved quickly to surround himself with a tight circle of loyalists drawn from Cabinet, county bosses and family members. The 82-year-old senator’s rapid consolidation of power comes as younger party figures openly challenge the…
Former president Uhuru Kenyatta and impeached deputy president Rigathi Gachagua are locked in a fierce battle for control of the Mount Kenya vote, threatening opposition unity ahead of the 2027 elections. Mounting rivalry The once-cordial relationship between Uhuru Kenyatta and Rigathi Gachagua has collapsed into open hostility as both leaders scramble to claim the mantle…
Equity Bank has been crowned Bank of the Year at the 2025 AfriSAFE Awards for its outstanding record in workplace safety, environmental protection and sustainable banking practices. The award was presented on 14 November during the closing gala of the two-day Africa Safety Congress held in Mombasa, bringing together hundreds of executives, regulators and safety…
